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NDSU Linebacker Nick DeLuca Questionable for Saturday’s Game

DeLuca reportedly has a "non-ACL" knee injury
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FARGO, N.D. — The injury bug continues to waste no time affecting North Dakota State football. Preseason FCS All-American linebacker Nick DeLuca is questionable heading into Saturday’s game against No. 7 Eastern Washington. The NDSU Athletics Department is calling it a “non-ACL” knee injury, but he is still being evaluated. DeLuca missed 11 games in 2016 with season-ending shoulder surgery…
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DeLuca, Tanguay Get ‘Feet Wet’ in Home Opener

DeLuca assisted on two tackles, Tanguay recorded a half a sack in the win.
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FARGO, N.D. — The Herd opened up the 2017 season with a bang. Division I school records at NDSU were set in points, rushing yards and total offense. Hidden in the midst of all of the offenses success was the return to the field for Seniors Nick DeLuca and Nate Tanguay. The two got the start for the herd on defense…
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Bison Fans Celebrate First Home Football Game of the Year

NDSU fans say the atmosphere is what keeps them coming back for more
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FARGO, N.D. — Bison Fever is at its ultimate high. “Been looking forward to this day since the season ended last year and now we’re looking forward to a great new season,” Scott Stofferahn said. The herd is celebrating the first Bison football game of the year at home. “Just enjoying the atmosphere, you know? Come out here and everybody’s…
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NDSU Volleyball Wins in Straight Sets to Open Bison Classic

Bison improve to 2-2 on the year
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FARGO, N.D. (NDSU Athletics) — Erika Gelzinyte recorded a match-high 13 kills, while McKenzie Burke and Emily McGowan each had three service aces as North Dakota State University defeated Northern Colorado 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-18) in a defensive-minded match in the NDSU Classic presented by Hampton Inn & Doubletree Inn by Hilton played before 732 spectators Friday, Sept. 1, in…
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Fans Celebrate Bison Football Eve at the Old Broadway

Fans get ready for new football season with their beloved hometown team
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FARGO, ND — Bison fans are ready for the new football season and to celebrate, they threw a “Bison Football Eve” party. The celebration included live music from the Front Fenders and a pep rally featuring the NDSU cheer team and the Gold Star Marching Band. There was also a Bison gift giveaway of free posters. This will be the…
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Young NDSU Volleyball Team Ready to Experience First Home Matches

The Bison host the NDSU Classic beginning on Friday
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FARGO, N.D. — Six of the 13 players on North Dakota State’s volleyball team are freshmen. They have never experience playing a home game in the Bentson/Bunker Fieldhouse. That all changes on Friday as the Bison open up play in the NDSU Classic. “With the atmosphere that we create here, it’s something good, so that we need to use to…
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NDSU Football Taking Advantage of No Game in Week Zero

The Bison open the season Saturday against Mississippi Valley State
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FARGO, N.D. — For the first time since 2012, North Dakota State has to wait until September to kick off its season. The Bison haven’t lost a season opener since 1998, when many of the player’s on this year’s team weren’t even born. After not playing in “week zero” last Saturday, senior defensive tackle Nate Tanguay says the extra time…
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Tanguay, DeLuca Excited about Returning to Game Action

DL Nate Tanguay, LB Nick DeLuca Return this season following season ending injuries in 2016.
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FARGO, N.D. — It’s already an abnormally long off season for NDSU football, since the herd’s 2016 campaign ended after the FCS semifinal loss. For defensive standouts Nate Tanguay and Nick DeLuca, they will be returning to game action after missing significant time with injuries. “I’m really excited to say the least. I’ve been looking forward to this for nine months…
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Bison Football Embracing Fear of Unknown in Opening Week

NDSU prepares for Mississippi Valley State.
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FARGO, N.D. — NDSU football has plenty of new faces, mixed with old faces as they try to establish their same identity of running the ball down opponents’ throats. Teams are always developing new tactics though. It’s either that or you get phased out as everyone else evolves past you. One of the difficulties with the start of each season is…
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Coach of the Week: NDSU Defensive Coordinator Matt Entz

Entz helped the Bison to allow the 5th-fewest points in the FCS last season
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FARGO, N.D. — One of the main staples for a North Dakota State football team is the defense. The Bison are all about winning low-scoring games instead of shootouts. Leading the way for NDSU is the man with the headset, Matt Entz, who is in his fourth year with the program as the defensive coordinator. Entz is dealing with the…